Please visit our website for more information and resources on our services. www.riac.org.au Find us on facebook RIAC is committed to: ensuring diversity and equality in regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, marital status, sexual orientation or transgender status. RIAC is accredited under the National Standards for Disability Services and the Victorian Government Department of Human Services Standards. RIAC‘s Advocacy program is supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and the Victorian Government. ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ADVOCACY PROGRAM Rights Information & Advocacy Centre A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL & INDEPENDENT SERVICE SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS Clan: Wemba Wemba • Title: Kethawil Wemba Wemba: (many children) Description: This painting represents looking out for each other and caring for our many children who need to be supported. RIAC acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their Elders and Respected Persons (past, present and emerging) and recognise their connection to Country, water and community. Contact RIAC Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Team Office: (03) 5822 1944 By appointment only For office addresses please visit our website www.riac.org.au Manager Daryl 0419 203 753 Anne 0456 001 693 Annie 0456 000 738 email: [email protected] Emma Bamblett ©
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Please visit our website for more information and resources on our services.
www.riac.org.au
Find us on facebook
RIAC is committed to: ensuring diversity and equality in regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, disability,
religion or belief, marital status, sexual orientation or transgender status.
RIAC is accredited under the National Standards for Disability Services and the Victorian Government
Department of Human Services Standards.RIAC‘s Advocacy program is supported by the
Australian Government Department of Social Services and the Victorian Government.
ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
ADVOCACY PROGRAM Rights Information & Advocacy Centre
A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL & INDEPENDENT SERVICE SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS
Clan: Wemba Wemba • Title: Kethawil Wemba Wemba: (many children)
Description: This painting represents looking out for each other and caring for our many children who need to be supported.
RIAC acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their Elders and Respected Persons
(past, present and emerging) and recognise their connection to Country, water and community.
Contact RIAC Aboriginal &
Torres Strait Islander Team
Office: (03) 5822 1944 By appointment only
For office addresses please visit our website
www.riac.org.au
Manager Daryl
0419 203 753
Anne 0456 001 693
Annie 0456 000 738
email: [email protected] Bamblett ©
What RIAC Advocates CAN do:WE CAN:
•Helpyoutospeakupforyourself
•Writealetterwithorforyou
•Giveyouinformationaboutotheragenciesorservices that may be able to help you
•Makesurethatyourvoiceisheardatmeetings
•Helpyoutomakeacomplaint
What RIAC Advocates CAN NOT do:WE CAN NOT:
•Makedecisionsfor
•Providecasemanagementservices
•Mediate
•HelpwithNDISpre-planning
•Providecounselling
•Givelegalormedicaladvice
•Providefinancialcounselling
advocacyWhat is Disability Advocacy?
Disability advocacy is acting, speaking or writing to promote, protect and defend the human rights of people with disability.
At RIAC we provide Individual Advocacy which is a one-on-oneapproach,undertakenbyanadvocateto prevent or address instances of unfair treatment or abuse.
Areas of Service
1. Greater Shepparton
2. Moira
3. Strathbogie
4. Mitchell
5. Murrindindi
6. Campapse
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